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Delhi Court Grants Adjournments in Shraddha Walkar Murder Trial for Accused's Exams

Analysed 14 Jul 2026·3 sources analysed·Delhi, India·Crime
Delhi Court Grants Adjournments in Shraddha Walkar Murder Trial for Accused's ExamsPreviousNext

The trial of Aaftab Poonawala, accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, has experienced multiple delays as the Delhi court permitted adjournments to accommodate his medical appointments and final MA Sociology examinations at Tihar Jail. The court allowed cancellation of proceedings on July 20 to enable Poonawala to appear for his exam conducted by IGNOU within the jail premises, extending the trial timeline amid ongoing cross-examinations and evidence presentation.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 3%, Centre 95%, Right 2%). Overall sentiment is negative (32/100). Lens Score 44/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • ndtv— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
3%95%2%
Sentiment
32%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 14 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 3%● Center 95%● Right 2%

The articles primarily present factual updates on the legal proceedings without evident political framing. The focus is on court decisions and procedural developments, reflecting a neutral stance. There is no indication of partisan perspectives or political commentary, with coverage centered on judicial processes and the accused's requests.

Sentiment — Negative (32/100)

The tone across the articles is neutral and procedural, emphasizing court permissions and trial delays without emotive language. The coverage neither expresses sympathy nor criticism toward the accused or the case, maintaining an objective reporting style focused on factual developments.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
ndtvDental Checks To Exam: How Aaftab Is Delaying Trial In Shraddha Walkar Murder CaseCenterNegative
ndtvVideo Shraddha Walkar Case Court Cancels Shraddha Walkar Murder Case Hearing For Accused's Masters ExamCenterNeutral
ndtvVideo Shraddha Walkar Murder: Aaftab Poonawala Trial Sees Repeated Delays In ProceedingsCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 14 Jul, 01:58 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    ndtv14 Jul, 01:58 am
    Video Shraddha Walkar Murder: Aaftab Poonawala Trial Sees Repeated Delays In Proceedings
  2. 2
    ndtv14 Jul, 03:41 am
    Video Shraddha Walkar Case Court Cancels Shraddha Walkar Murder Case Hearing For Accused's Masters Exam
  3. 3
    ndtv14 Jul, 04:25 am
    Dental Checks To Exam: How Aaftab Is Delaying Trial In Shraddha Walkar Murder Case

Lens Score breakdown

44/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityCentral Jail No. 3, Tihar
Judiciary
Additional Sessions Judge Hargurvarinder Singh JaggiDelhi Court

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Delhi, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
14 Jul 2026
Key entities
DelhiMurderNDTVCross-examinationŚrāddhaMaster of ArtsSociologyTihar JailAdjournmentIndira Gandhi National Open UniversityTihar (festival)Dentistry